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This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
well as to Lego.
On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
(Sorry about the out-of-focus thingy; I'm just learning to use my new digicam.)
This shows that Lego is going strong with their train-line. This magazine
isn't just a buy-one-get-three-free mag, no, it is the top of the bill for
american (and over-seas) model railroaders! And to see my two major hobbies
coming together like this is great!
I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.
Mark "now back to the festivities" de Kock
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In lugnet.trains, Mark de Kock writes:
> This morning, I received the february issue of Model Railroader. This is a
> monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
> well as to Lego.
> On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
This is great news! Its nice to see the Lego Company is finally taking
advantage of a great money making opportunity. This will also show the
thousands of model railroaders that this scale is becoming more than just an
oddity.
> See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
> (Sorry about the out-of-focus thingy; I'm just learning to use my new digicam.)
well at least you included the ajoining page for proof.
> This shows that Lego is going strong with their train-line. This magazine
> isn't just a buy-one-get-three-free mag, no, it is the top of the bill for
> american (and over-seas) model railroaders! And to see my two major hobbies
> coming together like this is great!
I agree totaly
>
> I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.
From what i have heard in the roomer mill there will be new train items in
the coming year. however lets not forget with new products comes
discontinued products.
ondrew
NILTC
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> Mark "now back to the festivities" de Kock
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In lugnet.trains, Mark de Kock writes:
> This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
> monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
> well as to Lego.
> On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
> See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
> (Sorry about the out-of-focus thingy; I'm just learning to use my new digicam.)
> This shows that Lego is going strong with their train-line. This magazine
> isn't just a buy-one-get-three-free mag, no, it is the top of the bill for
> american (and over-seas) model railroaders! And to see my two major hobbies
> coming together like this is great!
Here is a somewhat clearer image scanned in by Kai Broderson.
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jedimaster/otherstuff/legoad.jpg
or a lot smaller and faster to load with not much loss of info:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jedimaster/otherstuff/legoadreallysmall.jpg
I agree, pretty nifty, eh?
Also, L-Gauge is a fan coined term. :-)
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In lugnet.trains, Mark de Kock writes:
> This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
> monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
> well as to Lego.
> On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
> See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
> (Sorry about the out-of-focus thingy; I'm just learning to use my new digicam.)
> This shows that Lego is going strong with their train-line. This magazine
> isn't just a buy-one-get-three-free mag, no, it is the top of the bill for
> american (and over-seas) model railroaders! And to see my two major hobbies
> coming together like this is great!
>
> I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.
>
> Mark "now back to the festivities" de Kock
I guess 9V is here to stay.
Jude
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This is truely thrilling to see. However, the line about a "wide variety of
accessories" gave me a chuckle. I would hope that this means additional
accessories such as automated points, crossing gates, etc are coming down
the pike...
Regardless of the verbage, it is great to see Lego showing the adult market
what it has to offer.
Thanks for the post & scans.
Bryan
"Markassius" <mark.de.kock@NOSPAM.home.nl> wrote in message
news:H802tz.6xI@lugnet.com...
> This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
> monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
> well as to Lego.
> On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
> See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
> (Sorry about the out-of-focus thingy; I'm just learning to use my new • digicam.)
> This shows that Lego is going strong with their train-line. This magazine
> isn't just a buy-one-get-three-free mag, no, it is the top of the bill for
> american (and over-seas) model railroaders! And to see my two major • hobbies
> coming together like this is great!
>
> I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.
>
> Mark "now back to the festivities" de Kock
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In lugnet.trains, Mark de Kock writes:
> This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
> monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
> well as to Lego.
> On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
> See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
OK, who were the first folks to use the term "L-Gauge"? I'm 99% sure the
GMLTC was using it at the NMRA show in 1999 -- anyone else want to claim
using it earlier?
Hmmm... Since we've been using it for a few years, should we claim
copyright on it? <grin>
> I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.
I think we *all* agree with that!!
John G, GMLTC
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In lugnet.trains, Mark de Kock writes:
> This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
> monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
> well as to Lego.
> On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
> See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
> (Sorry about the out-of-focus thingy; I'm just learning to use my new digicam.)
> This shows that Lego is going strong with their train-line. This magazine
> isn't just a buy-one-get-three-free mag, no, it is the top of the bill for
> american (and over-seas) model railroaders! And to see my two major hobbies
> coming together like this is great!
Great news, of course.
It's nice to see LEGO is trying to spread out to the model railroad market,
and show just how versatile LEGO trains can be.
Also of interesting note, the link given on the page
http://www.LEGOshop.com/LGauge has links to the articles on trains.com that
were written by some of our fellow AFOLs...and even features James T.'s
inredible Sawnee Mountain Coal Tipple.
>
> I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.
Me too,
-Kevin
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A few months ago I recieved a call from LEGO asking me to help a copywriter
put this add together, originally they were going to called it L-scale, but
I told them L-gauge would appeal to the model railroader crowd a bit
more...and that we (LTCs and LUGs) have been throwing the term around at
shows already.
If anyone should be claiming copywrites on it maybe Tom Cook should since he
owns the domain :)
I'm glad to see that LEGO is getting serious about the train line, we've
come along way in the past 5 years.
jt
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James J. Trobaugh
North Georgia LEGO Train Club
http://www.ngltc.org
In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:
> > Hmmm... Since we've been using it for a few years, should we claim
> copyright on it? <grin>
>
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At last, just the shot in the arm that LEGO® needed...now I can put my foot
in my mouth!
Way to go LEGO®!!!
-Harvey
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Upon viewing the ad (thank you Larry P. for your post of the larger scan),
nowhere is it mentioned that the motor is needed and not included with the
purchase of the Super Chief. Perhaps it's included with the kit, but it's
not mentioned that a motor is included there. I sure hope that those seeing
this ad and getting into L guage won't be dissapointed that they'll have to
push their train around like that of the very first model trains.
Yes, it's encouraging seeing this ad. Since there is mention of the L guage
track, then maybe we'll see 1/2 and 1/4 straight sections, wider radius
curves, and better turnouts with automatic mechanisms. At least that's my
hope for the future, of which this ad brings.
Happy New Year everyone! It may be 4 hours away here on the east coast, but
it's coming across the Atlantic now.
Patrick S. O'Donnell
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin McMillin writes:
> Also of interesting note, the link given on the page
> http://www.LEGOshop.com/LGauge has links to the articles on trains.com that
> were written by some of our fellow AFOLs...and even features James T.'s
> inredible Sawnee Mountain Coal Tipple.
Unfortunately, the list of articles...
Getting Started with LEGO Trains
A simple train set will get you up and running with LEGO Trains!
Planning a LEGO Train Exhibition
Coordination brings all the pieces together for a LEGO setup of your own.
A Brief History of "L" Gauge Trains
LEGO Trains have been around for nearly 40 years. Read the history!
Sawnee Mountain Coal Tipple
Build a working coal tipple using LEGO bricks.
Trains at LEGOLAND® California
Checkout the trains at the LEGOLAND California Park!
includes ALL the articles that were created at the same time last year...
except mine!
http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/001/568dusoo.asp
suggesting that maybe they'd rather not acknowledge custom kits. Too bad,
because like the article says: "It is a sign of maturity for the LEGO Trains
hobby to see custom kits appear on the market."
Still, this is good stuff.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Gerlach" <gmltc_j1@nospam.yahoo.com>
> OK, who were the first folks to use the term "L-Gauge"? I'm 99% sure the
> GMLTC was using it at the NMRA show in 1999 -- anyone else want to claim
> using it earlier?
Member of PNLTC have been using it since I first joined in 1998. It's the
natural response to "What gauge is it?"
-Laura
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In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel writes:
> This is truely thrilling to see. However, the line about a "wide variety of
> accessories" gave me a chuckle. I would hope that this means additional
> accessories such as automated points, crossing gates, etc are coming down
> the pike...
Oh, I don't know. Seems worthy of a chuckle, perhaps, if you only consider
items listed under the heading of "Trains". However, if you start broadening
your outlook to include fiber optics, pneumatics, micromotors, geared motors,
non-geared motors, RCX's, suspensions, pull-back motors, train component sets,
track layout sets, bulk bricks, and the like, you might find yourself
confronting a wider selection of "Accessories" than other model train
companies offer.
I've seen all of the items I listed above used in trains, with the possible
exception of pull-back motors, and I have no doubt even those could be easily
incorporated.
So I'd say that "a wide variety of accessories" doesn't seem quite so
far-fetched.
-s
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OK, I'll claim it. I've been using this term since late 1997. I first
mentioned this in a post in 1998, http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=46. I
kept getting the "What gauge is this?" question from model railroader's and
I finally just said "L". That of course opened up the oppertunity to have a
converstation about how the gauge got started with the original LEGO wheels
stuck into the side of a 2x4 brick...
SteveB
PNLTC
In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Mark de Kock writes:
> > This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
> > monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
> > well as to Lego.
> > On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
> > See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
>
> OK, who were the first folks to use the term "L-Gauge"? I'm 99% sure the
> GMLTC was using it at the NMRA show in 1999 -- anyone else want to claim
> using it earlier?
>
> Hmmm... Since we've been using it for a few years, should we claim
> copyright on it? <grin>
>
> > I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.
>
> I think we *all* agree with that!!
>
> John G, GMLTC
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin Wilson writes:
> Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ...
> > Unfortunately, the list of articles... • <snip>
> > includes ALL the articles that were created at the same time last year...
> > except mine!
>
> It also seems odd to me that the Trains site never published any more
> articles after that first flush. And yes, I offered, but never heard back
> from them. I bet other people did too.
I understood there was an editorial change. I contacted the new editor some
time later to gauge interest, and he said go ahead and submit, but by that
point I had lost my head of steam and didn't write anything.
If you (or anyone else) actually had an article written I would advocate
resubmitting it and see what happens. If you can't figure out where to
submit it, contact me offline. I have the address somewhere but it will at
this point take a fair bit of digging.
My article got edited (as we discussed at the time, if you recall) but not
TOO badly, all in all (gauged against the standard of journalism we see in
the mainstream press, ala the current Brick Testament thread, it was well
nigh perfect)...
I think it would be neat to see more articles so I say go for it!
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In lugnet.trains, Patrick O'Donnell writes:
> Perhaps it's included with the kit.
The motor is included with the Santa Fe Starter kit.
From LEGO Shop at Home:
Kit includes:
#10020 Santa Fe Super Chief Engine
#10025 Santa Fe Cars Set I (Build Mail Car OR Baggage Car)
#10022 Santa Fe Cars Set II (Build Dining Car, Observation Car OR Sleeping Car)
9 Volt Speed Regulator
Oval Track Layout (measures approximately 27" by 38")
*** Plus a FREE Electric Train Motor!
Item#: K10020
Ages: 10+
Pieces: 1200
Price: USD 169.00
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In lugnet.trains, Steven Combs writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Patrick O'Donnell writes:
> > Perhaps it's included with the kit.
>
> The motor is included with the Santa Fe Starter kit.
>
> From LEGO Shop at Home:
>
> Kit includes:
> #10020 Santa Fe Super Chief Engine
> #10025 Santa Fe Cars Set I (Build Mail Car OR Baggage Car)
> #10022 Santa Fe Cars Set II (Build Dining Car, Observation Car OR Sleeping Car)
> 9 Volt Speed Regulator
> Oval Track Layout (measures approximately 27" by 38")
> *** Plus a FREE Electric Train Motor!
>
>
> Item#: K10020
> Ages: 10+
> Pieces: 1200
> Price: USD 169.00
Thank you Steven for clearing this up. Upon doing some quick math with the
latest SAH catalog; the above mentioned kit is actually better than it
appears. One each of #10020, #10022, #10025, a 9VSR and a the two boxes of
curve rails needed for the circle within the OTL goes for nearly $178 a la
carte. This total excludes the 4 pieces of straight rail needed within the
oval. So not only is the motor free, the straight pieces are as well, and
all for about $9 less!
Patrick
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